Standard Elkhorn Coal Company v. Stidham

Opinion of the -Court by

Judge Clay —

Affirming.

While working for the Standard Elkhorn Coal Company, Willie -Stidham received injuries resulting in his death. Both he and the coal company had accepted the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Ky. Stats., sec. 4880- et seq.). His widow, Judie Stidham, applied for compensation. The Workmen’s Compensation Board held that the statutory allowance of $12 a week was subject to a 15 per cent reduction for a violation of the company’s rules, and awarded Mrs. Stidham $10.20 a week for 335 weeks, and $75 for burial expenses. On petition for review…